While the contracts are as individual as the breeders who sign them, they include some basics you might expect, such as the puppy`s AKC registration number, the father and mother`s name and registration numbers, and of course, the purchase price. But if you`ve never seen a breeder`s contract before, there are other common elements that may be new to you. These include: No matter who fills out the paperwork, your puppy needs a registered name. Unlike its “nickname,” which you call the puppy at home, a dog`s registered name is a longer, more detailed name that usually includes the breeder`s kennel name at the beginning. In some cases, the kennel names of a co-breeder or stud owner are also included. Reputable breeders almost always require anyone who provides a home for one of their dogs to sign a contract. But if you`ve never bought a dog from a reputable breeder, the requirement to sign a legal document can be surprising — and given its many pages and official-sounding clauses, perhaps an intimidating clause. It is the responsibility of the buyer, not the veterinarian, to ensure that the breeder has received confirmation that the surgery has been performed. Failure to comply with this Agreement as of the date below will be considered a breach unless otherwise agreed in writing. The buyer is responsible for $7000.00.
In addition, this entails the nullity of the health guarantee. If a breeder is strongly interested in delaying sterilization, contact your veterinarian ahead of time and make sure he or she is on board with this schedule. The same applies to other veterinary issues that are close to the heart of livestock farmers, such as: Dietary needs and vaccination schedules. After decades of experience with dozens of litters, many have developed effective protocols that work for their dog families, and they include them in their contracts with the hope that you will follow them. Having your veterinarian and breeder on the same page will help you avoid conflicts later. Castration provisions are included in rearing contracts for a reason. For many valid reasons, in fact. Talk to your veterinarian and breeder about any concerns you have. Ask for the papers and health certificates of the dog`s parents. Ask questions about genetics and lineage.
By carefully controlling the dog population and intentionally breeding for health outcomes, we can contribute to the well-being of our beloved canine companions. Most large life acquisitions require a legal contract, from buying a house to renting a car. The Calgary Humane Society receives more than 5,000 donated pets each year. Each of these animals has costs associated with their care in the facility. Not to mention the psychological impact on the animal that was donated and the real risk that it could be relocated as unfit or unsuitable. If your breeder insists that your new dog be spayed or neutered, they will help reduce instances of accidental litters, many of which end up in the pound. No matter how much research you do or how many books you read, at the end of the day, buying a puppy is an act of faith. You believe that the breeder has done their best to produce a healthy, well-adapted puppy, and the breeder is confident that you will take care of your new family member to the best of your ability, hopefully long enough to see his gray muzzle. Ideally, the producer is available at every step for questions, concerns and at the very end a shoulder to cry on.
If a contract seems so restrictive or punitive that it suggests that your relationship with the breeder will be more combative than benevolent, this should give you food for thought. A sign of a good breeder is that he needs a contract signed by you to continue. These breeding contracts will describe things like handover guidelines (most breeders require you to return the animal to them if you can no longer keep it instead of giving it to a pound) and castration requirements. If you buy the dog as a pet, it is very common for the breeder to deliver it already firm or ask you and provide proof (veterinary certificates) within a certain time. These castration regulations can sometimes be accompanied by questions from potential owners. What is the intention? Are they really necessary? Whatever the reason why the move takes place, the breeder wants to be notified. Even if your now adult dog will live with another loving family or close friend, the breeder will still want to know if there is a change of ownership. Most breeding contracts distinguish between a puppy that has “pet quality” and “show quality” (or, more appropriately, “show potential”, because no breeder can predict with absolute certainty how a puppy will develop). Most breeding contracts require animal-grade dogs to be sterilized.
But as veterinary attitudes and research evolve, the age at which surgical sterilization is performed can vary widely. Some breeders require owners to wait until the dog has stopped maturing and for growth plates to close — one year for most breeds, 18 months for larger dogs — which some studies have shown reduces the risk of bone cancer. Of course, this assumes that you keep your dog safe and don`t let him wander to avoid unintentional breeding. The permanent possession of this dog depends on your compliance with this supplement. The breeder must receive proof that the castration procedure was carried out no later than 6 months of age, and the male puppy at 9 months of age. Proof must be provided within fourteen (14) days of the completion of the transaction. This notification may take the form of a castration certificate or an invoice from the veterinarian attesting that the procedure has been completed. In the event that the health of the dog does not allow to comply with this agreement, the breeder must receive a statement from your veterinarian stating that this dog is not yet in physical or emotional condition for surgery. Based on the veterinarian`s evaluation of this dog, the buyer will contact the veterinarian and determine the earliest date on which the procedure can be performed. The buyer will notify the breeder in writing of this change, all other terms and conditions of this contract being valid and enforced. In terms of contract, the distinction between pet and show depends on the responsibilities associated with each. Some breeding contracts guarantee everything against genetic defects (usually up to a certain age), while others guarantee against certain diseases such as heart problems, sometimes under certain conditions.
Some breeders, for example, guarantee against hip dysplasia, but only if the owner takes reasonable precautions, such as not letting a puppy continuously run on a hard surface until the age of one year, and sometimes even longer for large breeds. These specificities depend on the individual breeder as well as on health screening practices generally accepted throughout the breed community. After all, the health problems of a Chihuahua differ from those of a Great Dane. You can consult our castration contract below. We will send you an official contract when you buy a puppy. Buyer`s Name:____ The buyer accepts that this puppy cannot be bred at any time and under any circumstances, accidentally or intentionally. Buyer also agrees to provide Seller/Breeder with written proof of sterilization from Buyer`s licensed veterinarian no later than the date the puppy reaches __ months of age and understands that Seller/Breeder must receive such proof no later than that date. Buyer acknowledges and agrees to provide written proof of sterilization to Seller/Breeder no later than the date on which the puppy reaches the age of __ months is an essential provision of this Agreement without which Seller/Breeder would not have entered into this Agreement. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that if Buyer fails to provide written proof of sterilization to Seller/Breeder no later than the date on which the puppy reaches __ months of age, Buyer will be considered a material breach of this Agreement. Buyer understands and agrees that if Seller/Breeder does not receive written proof of castration by Seller/Breeder no later than the date the puppy reaches __ months of age, Buyer shall surrender such puppy (at Buyer`s expense) to Seller/Breeder for substantial breach of contract and will also pay Seller/Breeder $3,500 as lump sum damages.
If this puppy is raised, intentionally or accidentally, the buyer agrees that he returns the puppy to the seller/breeder (at the exclusive expense of the buyer) for material breach of contract and also pays the seller/breeder the sum of $7,000 as liquidated damages, which is the seller/breeder`s best estimate at the time of this contract of the difference between the price of the animal/companion and the price of the breed. The purpose of these two penalty clauses is that the real value of the damage caused to the competitive advantage of the seller/producer due to a substantial breach on the part of the buyer at the time of the conclusion of this contract cannot be estimated with certainty. This Agreement constitutes a binding legal agreement, the interpretation of which shall be governed by the laws of Colorado. Buyer first agrees to submit to binding and binding arbitration before an arbitrator, at Seller/Breeder`s option, resolves any dispute under this Agreement.
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